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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.26, 1,302.60 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.26, 1,302.60 and 252 is: 378.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.26 : 1,302.60 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.26/1,302.60 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.26x = 1,302.60 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.26x = 328,255.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,255.20/868.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.06

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